West Pinos (FR 332) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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West Pinos (FR 332) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
11,108 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 10.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Grayback Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 10.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (10.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Grayback Mountain stands 1,515 ft above the site, 2.0 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 17 mi off.

September normals 35–60°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground22.7miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground23.0miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road25.1miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping26.8miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping26.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?